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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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